Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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A critic’s work is to read between the lines.
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- to comprehend the meaning
- to appreciate the inner beauty
- to understand the inner meaning
- to read carefully
Correct Option: C
to read between the lines : to look for or discover a meaning in something that is not openly stated.
● Reading between the lines, I think she needs money. The best option is to understand the inner meaning.